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Add 70/15 and 45/96

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 45/96

70/15 + 45/96 is 493/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/480 + 225/480 = 2240 + 225/480 = 2465/480
5. 2465/480 simplified gives 493/96
6. So, 70/15 + 45/96 = 493/96
   In mixed form: 513/96

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